Silvercreeker Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 The MPC Fire Truck is done! This is the model version of the famous Chuck Miller’s Hot Rod that won the prestigious Ridler Award in 1968. Here are the details of this build. Mostly stock except, painted decanted Testors Dark Metal Enamel and all the chrome stripped and re-chromed with Alclad Chrome. Added correct Competition Resins 12 spoke wheels, Texas 3D rear disc brakes, Iceman Collections distributor, coil and offset universals and driveshaft, Kens Fuzzy Fur gold interior, ProTech fuel block, spark plug wires and dividers, scratch built correct headers and steering linkage. Now on to another street hot rod build. Enjoy. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 That is one sweet ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Love this! Nice clean work and attention to detail. I'm a sucker for C cabs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 That is so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercreeker Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 3 hours ago, redscampi said: Love this! Nice clean work and attention to detail. I'm a sucker for C cabs. Yup, C-cabs are my favorite. We have one that comes to our local Cars and Coffee. Everyone always gathers around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Extremely well done indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) Great job on this. I have an AMT Outcast kit I was going to convert to a Fire Truck. Edited March 2 by magicmustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I love these old show rods! It always brings a smile to my face when I see them. You have done such a nice job on this one. She is too cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Nice work on this old show rod. Possibly the nicest build I have seen of this kit yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Fabulous build. Great attention to detail and nice, clean work. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Very cool build. Like others mentioned, these old show rods were so wild and unique back then. Your build is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Very nice. We don’t see enough of these being built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Wonderful build Scott. Full justice to the original! Would get to the scene before every other fire truck but wouldn't be able to do much about actually putting out the fire! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Super nice, well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpro Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Really nice clean build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Scott, this is easily the best rendition I have seen of this kit. They are certainly a challenge to put together what with the multi piece front and rear ends and body. You have really done this one justice and I like that you fabricated the steering gear - that's an idea I might have to steal! I had one of these when I was a kid and my brothers and I customised it numerous times until there were only parts of it left! I have acquired an Outcast version and have enough of the Fire Truck specific parts like the bug catcher with the light, the big bucket seat and the tiller steering that I think i can build a pretty good clone. Might have to scratch build some ladders - mine are long gone! Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercreeker Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 On 3/4/2024 at 8:56 PM, alan barton said: Scott, this is easily the best rendition I have seen of this kit. They are certainly a challenge to put together what with the multi piece front and rear ends and body. You have really done this one justice and I like that you fabricated the steering gear - that's an idea I might have to steal! I had one of these when I was a kid and my brothers and I customised it numerous times until there were only parts of it left! I have acquired an Outcast version and have enough of the Fire Truck specific parts like the bug catcher with the light, the big bucket seat and the tiller steering that I think i can build a pretty good clone. Might have to scratch build some ladders - mine are long gone! Cheers Alan Ive seen some of these go at show for 25 dollars, just the right time, right place. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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